Graduate Site Engineer

JN Bentley; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Exclusive high street discounts

Flexible pension contributions

Early Career Professionals network

Internal Development Scheme

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Graduate Site Engineer for exciting projects across the Wessex region. You’ll assist with setting out, surveying and on-site coordination, developing your skills within a supported Early Careers Programme.

Starting Summer 2027, you will work with senior teams on civil engineering construction, travel across sites, and contribute to safe, high-quality project delivery while building a Chartered pathway.

Qualifications

• Graduated or due to graduate with a civil engineering degree.
• Understanding of civil engineering principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• A valid driving licence is essential
• Willingness to travel to sites within the operational region

Responsibilities

• Assist in the set-up, construction, commissioning and handover of projects.
• Set out line & level of structures and pipework using surveying equipment.
• Carry out quality assurance and complete ITRs per procedures.
• Assist Site Manager with RAMS, permits to work, toolbox talks and safety on site.
• Assist with day-to-day site running, including materials and plant requisition.
• Assist with programming & planning.
• Assist with cost forecasting alongside Site Manager and QS.
• Liaise with designers, support teams, supply chains & clients.
• Produce as-built surveys and records.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Travel flexibility

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

Overview

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth. This role is working for our Wessex framework, so travel around their region is required.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the set-up, construction, commissioning and handover of projects
• Setting out line & level of structures and pipework in line with construction drawings using a variety of surveying equipment (GPS, total station, dumpy Level, pipe laser)
• Carrying out the required quality assurance and completing ITR's (Inspection and Test Records) in line with company procedures.
• Assist the Site Manager with writing RAMS, issuing permits to work, delivering toolbox talks, start safe briefings and supervising safety, health & environment on site in line with company standards and procedures.
• Assist the Site Manager with day-to-day running of the site including requisition of materials and plant and processing of delivery tickets
• Assist the Site Manager with programming & planning.
• Assist the Site Manager and QS with cost forecasting.
• Liaise with designers, support teams, supply chains & client
• Producing as-built surveys and records

What You’ll Need

• Graduated or due to graduate from university with a degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Understand civil engineering principles and practices.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• A valid driving license is essential
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to sites across your operational region

What’s In It For You

In addition to our bespoke Early Careers Development Programme designed to accelerate your growth, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing inside and outside the workplace.

• 26 days annual leave plus the option to purchase additional days
• Health cash plan to help manage everyday medical costs
• Exclusive high street discounts across retailers and gyms
• Flexible pension contributions up to 5% employee 10% employer
• Access to our Early Career Professionals network
• Internal Development Scheme to support and guide you through your journey to becoming Chartered
• Tools and resources to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Here, you’ll build a career with purpose—on projects that make a real difference. And you’ll be part of a team that invests in your future. This role is to start Summer 2027.